Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
subporosa
ID:
1204412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. 2: 137 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203750



Common Names

  • Lophocolea Subporosa
  • Subporosa Liverwort
  • Subporosa Moss


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Description

Lophocolea subporosa (also called Subporous Lophocolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, thalloid liverwort. It is found in tropical regions of the world, such as South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. It typically grows on moist, shady, acidic soil, such as in forests, on tree trunks, and on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocolea subporosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lophocolea subporosa var. inflexifolia (Steph.) L. Söderstr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocolea subporosa has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocolea subporosa can be propagated through spore dispersal. Cultivation of this species is best done in a moist, shaded environment with temperatures between 10-25°C.

Where to Find Lophocolea subporosa

Lophocolea subporosa can be found in the Neotropics, including the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Lophocolea subporosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocolea subporosa?

Lophocolea subporosa

What is the common name of Lophocolea subporosa?

Sub-pore liverwort

What is the habitat of Lophocolea subporosa?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and on rocks.

Species in the Lophocolea genus

Lophocolea bidentata, Lophocolea heterophylla, Lophocolea minor, Lophocolea muricata, Lophocolea aberrans, Lophocolea liebmanniana, Lophocolea bifidistipula, Lophocolea laceristipula, Lophocolea apalachicola, Lophocolea appalachiana, Lophocolea difformis, Lophocolea cervicornis, Lophocolea tenerrima, Lophocolea foliicola, Lophocolea fragmentissima, Lophocolea horikawana, Lophocolea itoana, Lophocolea concreta, Lophocolea fragrans, Lophocolea lucida, Lophocolea semiteres, Lophocolea madagascariensis, Lophocolea minutistipula, Lophocolea nakajimae, Lophocolea teptepensis, Lophocolea wambana, Lophocolea papulimarginata, Lophocolea pinnatistipula, Lophocolea serrata, Lophocolea silvestris, Lophocolea sylvatica, Lophocolea textiloidea, Lophocolea platensis, Lophocolea parca, Lophocolea leptantha, Lophocolea sabuletorum, Lophocolea textilis, Lophocolea bispinosa, Lophocolea flavescens, Lophocolea muhavurensis, Lophocolea mollis, Lophocolea brookwoodiana, Lophocolea pusilla, Lophocolea randii, Lophocolea rara, Lophocolea glaziovii, Lophocolea rectangularis, Lophocolea griffithiana, Lophocolea rupicola, Lophocolea hahnii,

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203306: Based on data supplied by Bryonames